Family Programming
What is OrpheumKids?
Co-Produced by Foxboro mothers; Colleen Brightman and Lesleyann Foster, in conjunction with Bay Colony Productions at The Orpheum Theatre, we are proud to announce our new OrpheumKids program!
A new venture designed to help parents find wonderful and affordable programs and events to do with their children while supporting a local community arts organization. OrpheumKids will include carefully selected talented musical performances, educational events, quality programs and other entertainment.
Questions? Email us at orpheumkids@comcast.net
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Upcoming OrpheumKids Events:
The Toe Jam Puppet Band Pirate Show
Wednesday, April 23rd at 10am (SOLD OUT)
JUST ADDED! Wednesday, April 23rd at 12pm
The Toe Jam Pirate Show is here! Toe Jam's newest theme show! Arrrgh! Dance piratey jigs with the Toe Jam crew like, The Skull & Crossbones Square Dance, and a line dance called Pirates Arrr Funky, where the kids become dancing Lobsters, Seagulls & Sharks! Come in all your pirate gear for a Piratey Celebration!
Tickets: $6 in advance/$8 day of show
Local American Idols Concert 2008
Saturday, April 26th at 7pm
We're bringing back the Local Idols Concert to The Orpheum again for 2008! This show was a sell out last year, don't miss your chance! Are your kids American Idol Fans? This concert is sure to be a hit with any American Idol Fan! Sing and dance along to your favorite hits like "Life is a Highway," and "We are Family" with our opening act, Girl Authority. Girl Authority is a group of girls who have a hit record (100,000 copies and counting sold!). Then cheer on our Local Talents from American Idol! Ayla Brown from Season 5 of American Idol and Nick Pedro from season 6 of American Idol will perform!
Tickets: $15 in advance/
$20 the day of
Rick Goldin's "I Like To Read" Concert
Friday, May 23rd at 10am
Rick Goldin's lively, interactive and humorous children's songs have made him one of the most popular children's entertainers in New England. His "I Like To Read" CD received a Parents Choice Award and features songs about books, libraries and learning to read.
Tickets: $6 in advance/$8 day of show
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and Other Stories
Tuesday, June 3rd at 10am & 12:30pm
BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT!
A sparkling revue comprised of several mini-musicals based on popular children's books, including Amazing Grace, Owen, Martha Speaks, Borreguita and the Coyote, Master Man, Math Curse, and Imogene's Antlers by Theaterworks USA from New York.
Tickets: $8 in advance/$10 the day of/$7 groups of 10 or more
Charlotte's Web
Thursday, June 5th at 9:30am & 11:30am
11:30am show is SOLD OUT! Limited tickets available for 9:30am
The miraculous Charlotte and the lovable Wilbur star in E.B. White's ever-popular tale of bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship by Theaterworks USA from New York.
Tickets: $8 in advance/$10 day of/$7 groups of 10 or more
Cinderella
July 25th at 6:30pm
The washing, waxing and scrubbing have been finished, but Cinderella's ball gown is ruined and her Stepmother and Stepsisters have already left for the ball. Will the Fairy Godmother arrive in time? Performed by Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre.
Tickets: $8 in advance/$10 day of show
Hansel & Gretel
August 22nd at 6:30pm
When Hansel & Gretel go for a walk in the woods, they stumble on every child's dream - a house made entirely of candy! But when the house's owner, a silly witch named Grumpella Finklestink finds them, delight could turn into disaster. Performed by Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre.
Tickets: $8 in advance/$10 day of show
Goldilock's Christmas
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 at 11am
Come with us on a delightful romp through the traditional tale of Goldilocks, as she drops in on the three bears just in time for Christmas! Enjoy this festive twist of a classic favorite which teaches some lessons about proper manners in a fresh and fun way. This is a show you just can't "bear" to miss!